What do we do?   We offer courses in computer subjects for senior citizens in the Central Florida area. Our program for beginners is split into two courses.

Introduction to Computers 1 is a short, 3-week course designed to make you feel comfortable using a computer. It provides hands-on training in the use of a mouse and the fundamentals of Windows. It introduces some popular computer applications including use of the Internet.

Introduction to Computers 2 is a 6-week course that teaches you how to use a computer. The course introduces file management and word processing. The skills taught are applicable to all Windows applications. The emphasis is on understanding how Windows and Windows applications work. The course also has sessions on e-mail and browsing on the Internet.

We also offer advanced courses on the Internet, buying and selling on eBay, crafting with your computer, word processing, computer genealogy and using digital photos.

We now offer short courses. These courses are from 1 to 3 sessions in length. These are advanced courses intended for students who have completed Introduction to Computers 2.

We have taught over 7,000 students since our founding in 1996. See class photos of our students, our instructors and our coaches.

Why should you sign up?   Do you feel left behind by the computer revolution? With training, you can use a personal computer to write letters, balance your budget, keep records and send e-mail to your friends, children and grandchildren.  Do you know what your grandchildren mean when they talk about "Surfing the Net?" We will not only tell you what it means, we'll have you Surfing the Net, too!

Although most of our students are seniors, we have no minimum age requirement.

Where are classes held?   Classes are held in the Seniors Now classrooms at the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex in downtown Orlando (directions) and the Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park in east Orange County (directions).

Each classroom has ten IBM-compatible computers, one for each student. Our computers use the Windows operating system. (We do not teach the Apple computer.)

When are classes scheduled?   Each course meets for three hours one morning or afternoon per week. At least two sections of Introduction to Computers 1 are taught each month. However, since demand is high and each section is limited to ten students, there may be a wait before you can get into the course. Click to see the schedules for our beginner, advanced and short courses. Call the location where the class will be held to find out about availability.

For the day-by-day schedule of activities at the Learning Center, see our on-line calendar.

How much do classes cost?   Introduction to Computers 1 costs $30.00. Introduction to Computers 2 costs $60.00. Other courses are priced based on their length and the materials required. The prices are shown on the advanced courses and short courses pages. Course fees are paid when you sign up. We accept cash, checks and money orders. (Do not send cash in the mail.) We do not take debit or credit cards.

How do you sign up?   Print a Student Application and mail it to us with your check. The application includes instructions. Be sure to send your application to the location where the course will be taught.

How to get more information?   Come to our open house on Monday afternoons, or give us a call.

Our thanks to the Orange County Parks & Recreation division and to the dedicated people who staff their senior recreation facilities.

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